actually I have the diagram that was inside the machine. my problem is getting to a scanner to digitize and post it. I hope to do that tomorrow when I'm at work and have access to a scanner.

Here's what I did tonight as suggested by an asko service rep: cleaned the commutator(?) the thing that the brushes rub on, with a pencil eraser. I spent about 20 minutes doing that and am putting the machine through it cycles now, though I am NOT holding my breath. If that doesn't do it it might be new motor time per the service rep/mgr at asko...